Ready for IBM DB2 server software can help you demonstrate your commitment to quality in the IT industry and show your customers that your solution meets key IBM integration standards for DB2 server software for Linux®, UNIX® and Windows®, and DB2 for z/OS. The "Ready for IBM DB2 data server software" mark program allows vendors who have undergone the validation process to display the brand mark with their products.

• Designed for Independent Software Vendors (ISV's), Global and Regional Solution integrators
• Validation of their hardware or software solutions for compatibility with IBM for DB2 server software for Linux, Unix and Windows or DB2 for zOS.

Value for IBM Business Partners:

• Leverage IBM and DB2 brand equity.
• Product differentiation and broader customer reach.
• Greater customer interest and consideration through assurance.
• Joint Print Collateral
• Business Partner Connection Portal
• IBM Quote in partner Press Release

Value for Customers:

• Authenticated compatibility and high standards of testing for integration with DB2 server software.
• Easy integration of the validated solution with DB2 server software products.
• Lower development cost to integrate DB2 software with the validated solution.
• Greater value and return of the investment.

The Validation Process Provides:

• No-cost self-validation by partner
• Software tools to perform the validation
• Worldwide Technical Support to assist in validation
• Free DB2 software for Development and Testing use
• Pointers for obtaining DB2 server software education and training at no charge
• Handover to DB2 technology, marketing and alliance management teams to assist with IBM-BP Joint initiatives
• Sales Enablement materials

• Register with PartnerWorld®
• List your solution in the Global Solutions Directory and self-nominate your application for validation.
• Within 3 business days, you will be contacted, provided with details about the program and given information regarding next steps.
• The validation team offers technical support through the entire validation process.
• When the verification process is complete with successful results to the steps assigned by the DB2 Validation Team, you will be notified.
• After signing the mark agreement your application will be licensed and entitled to access the Ready for IBM DB2 server software mark .
• Questions? Contact the DB2 Validation Team: validate@ca.ibm.com
• or visit the validation page.